Target employees reveal 8 insider tips for shopping at the superstore during the coronavirus pandemic

Like most stores open during the pandemic, Target runs out of high-demand items pretty quickly. Employees don't always know what items the store will be getting in advance, so the Midwest employee recommends people call the store before they come to ask about what is currently in stock.

"Calling is best so a team member can check the floor and the back to confirm we have a product, and you can save yourself a trip if we end up being out of stock," she said.

Target still offers online shopping and order pick-up. A Target employee in a Midwest store said she recommends that people take advantage of these services.

"This allows us to continue practicing social distancing while still being able to get your items," she said.

Stores can easily become too crowded if friends and family show up together for a big shopping trip.

To encourage social distancing, the Midwest employee recommended people come to the store alone. If they do bring family, she suggests leaving some to wait in the car while one person shops.

Ryan added that that customers shouldn't spend time dillydallying in the stores.

"Don't treat the stores as a personal recreation area, get what you need and leave as soon as possible," he said.

Target stores have announced increased cleaning measures to disinfect stores, but being careful as a shopper is still important.

"Be mindful and intentional with what you touch," Ryan, the Virginia employee, said. "The less you handle the less potential points of contact and transmission of the virus you'll have."

A California employee recommended that people focus on buying the essentials to make the shopping trip more successful and less frustrating.

"We are experiencing an entirely unprecedented moment in history" Ryan said. "We're not going to have all the favorite products you would expect during a normal period."

Most people are stocking up on high-demand products like toilet paper and soap, but the Midwest Target employee encouraged people not to miss out on products like puzzles, board games, coloring books, and drawing pads.

"Target has tons of activity books and craft kits that can help keep your kids occupied, as well as help them learn while school is out," this employee said.

It can be stressful to work as an employee of an essential business. Ryan said he urges people to be considerate of the people who are working during this time while most people are at home.